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Routt County TEMPORARY DEPUTY CLERK in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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JOB OPPORTUNITY FLYER
Hiring Range: $28.20 - $37.19/hour
Non-Exempt, Full-Time and Full Benefits
Apply by: April 21st, 2026
Routt County Clerk & Recorder
Deputy Clerk
SUMMARY:
Temporary 12 month position, budgeted through April 30, 2027.
Under general supervision, performs clerical and technical support duties in the county clerk/recorder’s office; provides detailed and specific information to callers and visitors about department programs and services; receives, examines and processes forms and documents in accordance with applicable laws, policies and other requirements; receives and accounts for payments for services; enters and maintains information in electronic filing and record systems; oversees voting activities at an assigned polling place during elections; and performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this class.
Clerk/Recorder Support
· Receives, examines and records documents submitted by customers over the counter, in the mail or in person, including liens, deeds, maps, and various real property documents; ensures that documents meet established legal requirements for recording; indexes, proofs and scans documents into County Clerk/Recorder official records.
· Calculates recording fees; receives and receipts customer payments; records payment information in the county financial system; reconciles, prepares, and processes daily deposits.
· Provides customer service over the counter, over the phone, or through email; assists customers in completing forms and documents; researches customer requests or problems pertaining to recorded documents and filings; makes and provides copies of documents and plats; reproduces digital copies in electronic formats as requested.
· Issues marriage and civil union licenses.
· Assists with liquor license administration; receives license applications and reviews for completeness and accuracy; submits a request for a Board of County Commissioners hearing; routes required documents to various departments for signature.
· Assists in troubleshooting minor computer and printer problems.
Motor Vehicle Operations Support
· Serves as an agent of the Colorado Department of Revenue and Motor Vehicles Division to assist the public and other customers with title and registration applications for motor vehicles, trailers, manufactured homes and off highway vehicles; determines the applicable type of title process involved; reviews submitted documents and forms for accuracy, completeness, acceptability, and compliance with applicable Colorado vehicle codes; processes the type of registration required in accordance with state requirements.
· Verifies required vehicle registration and license eligibility documents; denies registration or licensure if such documents are not provided.
· Explains state motor vehicle regulations, policies, standards, and procedures to customers.
· Checks for out-of-state titles, odometer reading discrepancies, and prior salvage and stolen indicators using the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS); performs Vehicle Identification Number inspections by physically inspecting vehicles as needed.
· Determines and enters accurate vehicle and ownership information into State computer systems.
· Collects and receipts taxes and other fees for motor vehicle transactions; records payment information in the county financial system; reconciles, prepares, and processes daily deposits.
Election Support
· Oversees the activities of a polling location during county elections; assists election judges and voters with questions and voting problems.
· Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the function of electronic voting equipment.
Vital Records Support
· Must complete required annual training through CDPHE for Vital Records search and issuance.
· Determines the eligibility of a requestor to obtain birth and death records.
· Works under direction of Senior Deputies to issue birth and death certificates and disposition permits.
General Administrative Support
· Creates and utilizes forms, databases, spreadsheets, activity logs, or other tools to track and maintain information; locates, retrieves, and compiles data from manual or computerized information systems; assembles and consolidates information from multiple sources.
· Types and/or prepares moderately complex letters, memoranda, forms, labels, requisitions, receipts and other documents using a computer, printer, typewriter or other input devices; reviews, compares and proofreads documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar, format, and clarity; completes various forms to process requests or claims; creates charts, tables or other graphics; develops and prepares reports and data summaries. may draft correspondence using form letters and templates.
· Assists in maintaining and reconciling departmental accounting records.
· Retrieves, opens and processes mail.
· Establishes and maintains organized and accurate departmental files and records; creates new files and filing systems as required.
· Performs mathematical and financial calculations; receives and receipts payments; counts cash and receivables and prepares deposit documents.
· Maintains inventory of office forms and/or supplies; maintains records of supplies requested, received and issued.
· Makes photocopies of documents; may scan records into an electronic document system.
· Attends meetings and trainings; serves on committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Completion of 30 semester (or equivalent) college units, including 15 units (or equivalent) in accounting, business administration, finance, real estate, or a related field.
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience that included electronic data entry, the maintenance of recordkeeping systems, and the operation of personal computers. At least one year of the experience must have included extensive customer service interaction with the public.
Substitution:
One year of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above-required education.
Licenses and Certificates:
· Depending on assignment, a valid license to drive a vehicle in Colorado and a safe driving record may be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
· Must maintain election certifications as required by the Colorado Secretary of State.
· Depending on assignment, the ability to become certified as a Colorado Notary Public may be required.
· Must pass a criminal background check prior to appointment.
CURRENT 2026 BENEFIT PACKAGE:
Full-Time employees that work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:
• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Air Academy Credit Union
• Life/Long Term Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(a) 6% match, 457, 457 Roth and Roth IRA
• Wellness Funds
• Pre-Tax Medical Spending Account
• Merchant Ski Pass Program
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Spending Account
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday and Personal Time Off
• Voluntary Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Program
• Worker’s Compensation
• Bilingual Pay for Qualified Employees
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THIS POSITION GO TO: https://selfservice.co.routt.co.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 21st, 2026
Routt County will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email humanresources@co.routt.co.us for assistance or call 970-870-5360. Routt County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job related factors.
HIRING RANGE: $28.20 - $37.19/hour NON-EXEMPT,FULL-TIME, FULL BENEFITS
Posting Start :04/07/2026
Posting End :04/21/2026
Details :ROUTT COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER (https://www.co.routt.co.us/133/Clerk-Recorder)
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